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Iowa law now makes first offense animal torture a felony
May 12, 2026 by Sam Parsons
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that raises the penalty for animal torture to a felony for a first offense, with a potential sentence of up…
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William Penn University President John Ottosson to Retire in Summer 2027
May 12, 2026 by Sam Parsons
OSKALOOSA -- William Penn University announced that President John Ottosson will retire in the summer of 2027. His presidency has been marked by courageous leadership, financial discipline, enrollment momentum, and an unwavering commitment to students…
Paul McCartney Shares First-Ever Duet With Ringo Starr 'Home To Us'
May 12, 2026 by Bob Ballard
Paul McCartney has shared his first-ever duet with Beatles bandmate Ringo Starr, titled "Home to Us." The new single is the second song to be released from Paul's forthcoming album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane. Since the new album was…
Person dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane that was taking off at Denver airport
May 11, 2026 by Sam Parsons
DENVER (AP) -- A person who jumped a fence and was on a runway at Denver International Airport was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines plane during takeoff, airport authorities said. The collision sparked…
Secretary Pate Reminds Iowans of Deadlines to Request Absentee Ballots, Return Absentee Ballots, and Vote in the June 2 Primary Election
May 11, 2026 by Sam Parsons
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is reminding Iowans to make a plan to participate in June’s Primary Election and note upcoming deadlines for absentee ballots. Iowans can begin casting ballots for…
Hawkeyes Drop Series Finale to No. 25 Cornhuskers
May 11, 2026 by Sam Parsons
LINCOLN -- The University of Iowa baseball team fell to No. 25 Nebraska, 8-6, on Sunday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. “We had our chances today but had some bad at-bats in the…
Man At Large After Escaping Standoff in Poweshiek County
May 11, 2026 by Sam Parsons
MONTEZUMA – Authorities are searching for a man who escaped a standoff with law enforcement in Poweshiek County and is considered armed and dangerous. The Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office says that yesterday evening, at around…
The Who Release 'You Better You Bet' From 'Live At Eden Project'
May 11, 2026 by Bob Ballard
The Who recently released a new single and video of "You Better You Bet," from the band's forthcoming album, The Who Live at the Eden Project. "You Better You Bet" was originally a single from…
Fueled by beer ads, March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season
May 08, 2026 by Sam Parsons
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The magical March Madness cocktail will now include eight more teams, eight more games and more of one other ingredient, too: beer. Maybe wine, too. The NCAA on Thursday announced a long-expected expansion of…
Water Summary Update: Wet April provides relief across most of Iowa
May 08, 2026 by Sam Parsons
DES MOINES – Iowa experienced significantly improved conditions through April, according to the latest Water Summary Update. A particularly wet April brought relief to a large portion of the state. While southeastern Iowa saw significant…
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